Key skills and expertise

With 23 years of experience, the expert is skilled in molecular biology and epidemiology, specializing in health, GIS, and disaster reduction. They have managed laboratories and led research at institutions like Harvard Medical School and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Their technical expertise includes DNA/RNA isolation, PCR techniques, and data analysis using software like R and ArcGIS. They have contributed to international projects on infectious diseases, particularly cholera, with published research in leading journals. They have also served as a consultant and scientific writer, demonstrating leadership in scientific communication.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including health, GIS, mapping and cadastre, research and innovation, and disaster reduction and humanitarian relief. They have held roles such as laboratory manager and senior research technologist, with responsibilities in scientific writing and editing. Their work spans geographic regions like Africa and Europe, with a focus on epidemiology and molecular biology. They possess interdisciplinary expertise in using digital tools for health research, contributing to international projects on infectious diseases, and enhancing disaster preparedness and response strategies.

The expert has extensive geographic experience in Africa and Europe, with field missions in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, and Benin, focusing on cholera epidemic dynamics. They have also worked in France and Germany, contributing to research and development in epidemiology and molecular biology. This diverse regional involvement has provided them with a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in health and disaster reduction sectors.

Languages and education

The expert is a native English speaker and is fluent in French, with good proficiency in German. They have utilized these language skills in various professional contexts, including research and field missions in French-speaking countries such as Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, and Benin. Their multilingual capabilities have supported collaboration in international and multilingual teams, enhancing communication and project execution in diverse environments.

The expert holds a PhD in Epidemiology from Aix-Marseille University, France, where they researched cholera epidemics. They also earned a Master of Public Health with a focus on epidemiology from the same university. Additionally, they obtained a Master of Science in Biological Sciences, focusing on molecular biology, from the University of Cologne, Germany. Their undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Massachusetts, USA, graduating cum laude.